Commentary: Trump Poses Greater Danger Than Iran, Guardian Writer Argues

A Guardian commentator has argued that US President Donald Trump represents a greater global threat than Iran, as American airstrikes on the country resume. The commentator, Simon Tisdall, wrote that the US military is bombing Iran and hitting civilian infrastructure, which he says is unlawful and strengthens the Iranian regime. He claims Trump's stated objective of controlling the Strait of Hormuz—closed due to US actions—is limited, while broader war aims such as eliminating Iran's nuclear program and achieving regime change are unattainable. Tisdall says Trump's leadership makes US forces ineffective, contrasting it with former President George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq with ground troops, which he calls catastrophic but decisive. The commentary criticizes Trump for claiming to be "winning big" while no one believes him. The article highlights the economic and human costs of the conflict and suggests the world views US actions as impotent. Tisdall is a foreign affairs commentator for the Guardian.